In first, Blue and White leader reportedly tells associates he doesn't trust PM to make good on their power sharing deal; some MKs urge immediate exit from government

Shlomo Scharf denies comment about Maccabi Petah Tikva's Abdiel Arroyo was racist: 'If I sent you home to eat cholent is that racism?'

Blue and White minister claims nationwide virus lockdown forced by Netanyahu to avoid angering Haredi allies; Likud Knesset speaker slams centrist partner's 'populist conduct'

Chili Tropper responds after transportation minister threatens former soccer star Eyal Berkovic that he won't get the job because he referred to Likud as a 'criminal organization'

Audiences must wear masks and remain socially distanced, and not fill more than 60% of venue capacity; culture minister urges public to attend

Government permits cultural performances at outdoor venues under certain conditions, but artists reject highly limiting terms as nonviable

Petah Tikva deputy mayor Uriel Busson to become party's newest lawmaker after Rabbi Baruch Gazahay dropped candidacy amid outcry over his comments disparaging women

Party leader Gantz meets with 4 incoming lawmakers, all women, set to join his faction; one additional replacement will side with opposition

Ayman Safiah, considered one of the most talented Arab Israeli performers the country has produced, disappeared Sunday; local leader says he was a 'groundbreaking inspiration'

Buses to carry up to 75% of full passenger capacity from end of the week; railways to run on June 8